Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the "Kentucky Boater Education Card"?

A.
A Kentucky Boater Education Card (also referred to as the Kentucky Boaters License) is proof of competency of the basic rules of the water that all boaters should know.

Q. Do I have to get a Boater Education Card?

A. All Kentucky boaters between the ages of 12 and 17
years old must get a Kentucky Boater Education Card to legally operate a powered vessel over 10hp including PWCs,
unless there is an adult who is 18 years of age or more on board to supervise
and accompany them or with someone who has already obtained their boater education
card. If you don't fall into this category, being certified has other benefits such as boat insurance discounts.

Q. What is the minimum age to operate a Powered Vessels including Personal Watercraft (PWC) in Kentucky?

A. The minimum age to operate any motorized vessel over
10 horsepower including personal watercraft (PWC) is 12 years of age.

Q. What if I don't pass the Kentucky Boating Test?

A. No problem.
There is no cost to retry the exam if you do not pass. You
will receive your score and be allowed to review any of your wrong answers. You
can then review the course material and take the exam again at no cost to you.

Q. How much does the exam cost?

A. There is a one-time fee of $29.95 paid to BOATERexam.com®. It includes unlimited attempts at the final exam. You will also have access to an instant temporary certificate of completion as well as an official card that will arrive in the mail in 3-5 weeks.Learn more about BOATERexam.com's Risk-Free Policy.

Q. What payment methods are accepted?

Q. What is the "Certificate of Completion"?

A.
The Certificate of Completion is a temporary proof of competency and proves that you took a boater education course and passed. This certificate is valid for 60 days from the date you take your exam and should should be carried with you when you boat until your permanent Boater Education Card arrives in the mail.

Q. When will I receive my Boater Education Card in the mail?

A.
Your card will arrive in 3-5 weeks from the date you take your exam.

Q. Is there a time limit to complete the final exam?

A. You can take the final exam at any time, day or night. The exam is not timed but inactive exams will be erased after 24 hours.

Q. Is there a time limit to complete the online course?

A. You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, if it has been more than 12 months since you have started the course, you will have to restart the course from the beginning (if you already paid, you will NOT have to pay for the course again).

Q. How many questions are on the exam?

A.
The exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.

Q. What is the passing grade?

A.
The passing grade is 80%, or 48 correct answers out of 60 questions.